Grant funding for Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grant (Round 2) 2025 - 2026
The Julia Farr Disability Inclusion Grants fund practical, community-driven initiatives that improve inclusion and accessibility for people with disability across South Australia.
Funding is available across two tiers:
- Tier 1: Up to $20,000 for projects delivered over 12 months.
- Tier 2: Up to $100,000 for projects delivered over 24 months.
Applications are open to a wide range of organisations, including disability service providers, non-government organisations, councils, community groups and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).
Key dates
This grant is scheduled to open May 2026.
The name and history behind the grant
The grants continue the legacy of philanthropist Julia Farr, who founded the Home for Incurables* in Fullarton in 1879 to address gaps in care for people with disability and chronic illness. Over time, the site became known as the Julia Farr Centre and later Highgate Park.
Following the sale of the site in 2024, funds were placed in the Home for the Incurables (HFI) Trust*. Guidance from a working group facilitated by JFA Purple Orange ensures these funds are reinvested to benefit people with disability.
By reinvesting these funds into disability inclusion initiatives, the grants deliver lasting impact for South Australians with disability, now and into the future.
* The name reflects the language of the era and is retained here for legal and historical accuracy.Contact us
For more information, contact the Disability Policy and Reform team.
Phone: 1300 990 256
Email: JuliaFarrDisabilityInclusionGrants@sa.gov.au